Comparison

MyerList vs CandyMind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyerList

This app helps you remember important tasks and events by displaying them as Live Activities on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. It offers various templates for different needs, including transportation, medication, and movies, with custom options available.

Highlights
  • Live Activity display on Lock Screen
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Multiple pre-set templates (transportation, medication, movie)
  • Custom template creation
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • Customizable content display
Features
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MyerList is a Reminder app that provides a way to show your reminders as Live Activities. This Live Activity will be displayed on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (available on iPhone 14 Pro series or iPhone 15 series) so you won't miss it. MyerList supports multiple templates with different visual styles for Live Activity, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs: - Default: you can select an icon and provide a title and content. - Transportation: you can select an icon and set the gate, seat and location of your trip so you won't miss it. - Medication: select the medicine form, strength and interval and it will help you remember to take your medication. - Movie/Show: You can select the icon, gate, and theater location so you can quickly check out your viewing information. Or, you can create your own unique templates using the Custom Templates feature. This feature allows you to create templates tailored to your specific needs. When creating a template, you can include text, icons, or timers as content and have control over how they are displayed in the Live Activity of Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. MyerList also supports and enables iCloud syncing by default, so you can also view your data on your iPad and Mac.

About

CandyMind

This app helps you boost personal efficiency and self-discipline with modular time management tools. It tracks focus sessions, provides data visualization, and offers a unique focus evaluation system to refine your habits.

Highlights
  • Multiple timing modes (Countdown, Count-up, Pomodoro)
  • Modular timer templates with custom properties
  • Focus evaluation system with feedback loop
  • Smart project organization and classification
  • Multi-level data visualization (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Theme level system for progress tracking
Features
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CandyMind is a cross-platform, multifunctional, and modular time-management app designed to boost personal efficiency, cultivate self-discipline, and overcome procrastination — inspired by the principles of the Pomodoro Technique and Atomic Habits. Most importantly, in CandyMind, there is no such thing as failure. Every moment of focus, every attempt, every return — all count as progress. # Where CandyMind Fits In 1. Study & Exam Preparation: Stay focused. Make every minute count. 2. Writing & Coding: Enter deep flow and unlock creativity. 3. Fitness & Meditation: Track duration and reflect on your progress. 4. Work & Daily Life: Monitor time and data, and build better habits. # Core Features ◼ Multiple Timing Modes CandyMind supports three professional timing modes: 1. Countdown 2. Count-up 3. Pomodoro You can freely switch modes for the same task. The system will automatically group them into a single project, making it easy to manage, review, and reflect on your progress across different timing styles. ◼ Modular Timer Templates Each template can be configured with four main parameters: 1. Title 2. Tag 3. Duration 4. Efficiency rating You can also extend templates with custom properties such as: 1. Number 2. Single choice 3. Multiple choice 4. Rating 5. Time point Optional settings include: Pin to top, Sync with system calendar, Apple Watch display, Recurring reminders Once configured, a template can be started with one tap and reused anytime, turning everyday timing into a seamless, efficient experience. ◼ Focus Evaluation System CandyMind includes a built-in focus evaluation mechanism: 1. Set an expected efficiency before starting 2. Give feedback on focus level after finishing The system combines both inputs to quantify the quality of each session and awards different point values accordingly. This creates a complete, data-driven feedback loop that helps you continuously refine your focus habits. ◼ Smart Project Organization Through intelligent classification based on titles and tags, CandyMind automatically groups related sessions into clear, structured projects. Whether it’s a study subject, a writing assignment, or a fitness plan, each focus session contributes to a unified project history — making tracking, analysis, and review effortless and visually clear. ◼ Data Visualization CandyMind provides multi-level insights across: Time dimensions: Day · Week · Month · Year; Metrics: Duration · Points · Sessions In the Calendar View, every session is recorded down to the second, clearly distinguishing between focus and rest, accurately recreating your focus journey. In the Report View, you’ll find: 1. Total statistics 2. Heatmaps 3. Trend analysis 4. Distribution charts All beautifully presented to help you truly understand — and optimize — how you spend your time. ◼ Theme Level System Your accumulated points are transformed into experience and levels. Every focus session contributes to your growth. When you reach a level threshold, you unlock new titles or visual effects within your chosen theme. Levels represent more than progress — they visualize your long-term commitment. From language learning to writing a thesis or building fitness habits, your efforts leave a visible trace — seen, felt, and celebrated. ◼ Achievement System CandyMind automatically unlocks themed achievements based on your focus behavior, across dimensions such as: 1. Session count 2. Total duration 3. Active days 4. Streaks 5. Notes recorded Each milestone rewards you with a unique badge, gradually forming your personal focus journey map. Every step of progress is recorded, visualized, and celebrated. ◼ Points & Rewards System Every focus session earns you points — representing both your effort and your performance. These points can be redeemed for custom rewards you define yourself: A cup of coffee, A break or A small personal treat # Contact Us Email: candymind.tech@gmail.com

Screenshots

MyerList4 screens
CandyMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CandyMind at 5.0 against MyerList's 4.1. CandyMind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyerList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CandyMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CandyMind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of MyerList's written reviews are positive against 100% of CandyMind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyerList ships an update every 3 weeks, CandyMind fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyerList versus CandyMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyerListCandyMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟超 邓轶 王

Customer experience

MyerList

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%

CandyMind

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyerList

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Pro features$1.99
3 purchases

CandyMind

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$6.99

Questions

Is MyerList free?
MyerList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CandyMind free?
CandyMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyerList or CandyMind?
CandyMind is rated higher. MyerList averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CandyMind averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MyerList or CandyMind have ads?
Neither MyerList nor CandyMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyerList or CandyMind?
MyerList ships an update every 3 weeks, and CandyMind fortnightly. Most recently, MyerList was updated on October 24, 2026 and CandyMind on October 24, 2026.

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